Travel · Official advice · 1 November 2026
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to parts of Colombia
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office announced updated travel advice for Colombia, citing the deployment of security forces. The guidance advises against all but essential travel to specific regions, including Cúcuta, following measures ordered on 29 October.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has published updated guidance for travellers to Colombia. The department advises against all but essential travel to Norte de Santander Department, including Cúcuta, as well as Arauca Department. The precaution also extends to the municipality of Puerto Carreño in Vichada Department and areas within 5km of the border with Venezuela.
The President of Colombia ordered the temporary deployment of security forces in Cúcuta on 29 October. Further security measures are expected in the city in the coming days. The guidance also advises against all travel to Venezuela’s border regions with Colombia and against using any Colombia-Venezuela land crossings.
Travellers are warned that travelling against this advice could invalidate travel insurance. The updated advice reflects the current security situation in the specified departments and border areas.
The announcement does not specify the exact duration of the security measures in Cúcuta or the precise reasons for the deployment of forces beyond the presidential order.
Written by StreetOwl from Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office’s own announcement. It was drafted by StreetOwl’s own model, every figure and quotation was checked by code against the announcement, and it was read and approved by Michael Rossi before it went up. It says what was announced, not what anyone should do about it.
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